How To Get Rid Of Almost Anything

1. Certain items and materials can be recycled or re-used. This reduces the amount
of waste that ends up in landfills and reduces waste overall.
Getting rid of a large amount of debris — including scraps from construction
projects and large-scale landscaping projects — is easier with rentals that can
range from reinforced bags to units the size of truck trailers.
This option normally is used for large, bulky items that can’t be disposed of any other
way, including broken household appliances, unwanted furniture or electronic waste.
Hauling away junk or debris to the local landfill yourself is possible if you have a
truck or trailer to haul it. Although this is less expensive than hiring a junk removal
service or renting a dumpster, it may not be convenient. Note also that certain
hazardous materials require a permit to haul away, and landfills may not accept
them. Check your local laws.
A hazardous waste disposal facility will properly handle any potentially hazardous
materials such as paint, cleaners, medications and other chemicals.
HOW TO
Get Rid Of Almost Anything
Waste Disposal Methods
Recycling/re-using
Dumpster rental
Junk removal service
Do-it-yourself
Local household hazardous waste facility
How To Get Rid Of...
Household waste
Regular garbage such as packaging
materials and food scraps can be disposed
of via your waste collector’s regular curbside
service, unless special circumstances, such
as moving, require additional service.
Construction/demolition debris
Scrap lumber, drywall or leftover carpeting
should be handled by a junk removal
service or by renting a dumpster. Some
types of debris, such as concrete, must be
separated from other types by some removal
companies. Other types, such as cedar
siding, can be re-used in other projects.
Yard debris
Grass clippings, dead leaves and tree
branches typically must be disposed of
separately from other types of waste by
waste collectors, but they also can be
disposed of through dumpsters or junk
removal services. If you have the space on
your property, you may be able to start a
compost pile with yard debris.
Appliances
Broken refrigerators, dishwashers and
other large household appliances may be
hauled away by your waste collector for
a special fee. A junk removal service or
dumpster might be a better bet because
waste collectors may only take appliances
and large items on certain days.
Household hazardous waste
(HHW)
Hazardous materials such as pesticides,
household cleansers and fluorescent light
bulbs must be disposed of by a HHW
processing facility because disposing of
them through normal means can lead to
ecological harm.
Recyclables
Paper, cardboard and most metals can be
recycled, and most waste collection services
and municipalities now offer recycling along
with traditional waste collection. If this is
not available where you are, local recycling
centers may accept your recyclable materials.
Food and organic waste
Although most food waste can be
disposed of with an in-sink garbage
disposal or through regular garbage
service, some of it can be composted.
Fruit and vegetable waste, eggshells and
coffee grounds all are examples of food
waste that can be composted.
Automotive fluids/chemicals
Motor oil and other automotive fluids should
be taken to a HHW disposal facility rather
than disposing of them via other methods.
This also applies to car batteries.
Tires
Old unwanted tires must be taken to a
certified tire recycling center, but you can
have a junk removal service haul them away.
Electronic waste
Broken electronics can be taken by junk
removal services, or they can be taken to a
certified e-waste disposal facility. Electronics
often contain harmful chemicals that can
seep into groundwater and contaminate soil
if they are thrown into landfills.
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